Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1993-04-23 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1683 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 23, 1993 One Hundred Third Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:31 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Frank was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Mr. Bruce Shales of the Baha'i Faith. Senator Little moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. O Thou kind Lord! Thou hast created all humanity from the same stock. Thou hast decreed that all shall belong to the same household. In Thy holy presence they are all Thy servants, and all mankind are sheltered beneath Thy tabernacle; all have gathered together at Thy table of bounty; all are illumined through the light of Thy providence. O God! Thou art kind to all, Thou hast provided for all, dost shelter all, conferest life upon all. Thou hast endowed each and all with talents and faculties, and all are submerged in the ocean of Thy mercy. O Thou kind Lord! Unite all. Let the religions agree and make the nations one, so that they may see each other as one family and the whole earth as one home. May they all live together in perfect harmony. 1683 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1684 O God! Raise aloft the banner of the oneness of mankind. O God! Establish the most great peace. Cement Thou, O God, the hearts together. O Thou kind Father, God! Gladden our hearts through the fragrance of Thy love. Brighten our eyes through the light of Thy guidance. Delight our ears with the melody of Thy word, and shelter us all in the stronghold of Thy providence. Thou art the mighty and powerful, Thou art the forgiving and Thou are the one who overlooketh the shortcomings of all mankind. Abdu'l-Baha Senator Little led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred second legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of April 22 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 20 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20(ITT) by the HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TOURISM, Relating to the North American Free Trade Agreement. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1685 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 54 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 54(L&C) by the HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to telephone caller identification; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 67 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN)(efd fld) by the HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to eligibility for and payments of public assistance." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 119 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 119(JUD) am by the HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act authorizing a sentencing court to impose a sentence of a day fine instead of a sentence of imprisonment on a defendant convicted of a misdemeanor; directing the Alaska Supreme Court to develop and implement a day fine plan; requiring the Alaska Court System to report to the legislature on the use of day fines; amending Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure 32; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1686 HB 160 HOUSE BILL NO. 160(title am) by REPRESENTATIVES GREEN, Phillips, Larson, Hudson, Porter, Bunde, Vezey, Mulder, Kott, James, entitled: "An Act relating to the time for filing certain civil actions based on a defect in an improvement to real property; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 209 HOUSE BILL NO. 209 by the HOUSE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to community health aide grants." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 249 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(STA) am by the HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act reestablishing the Board of Electrical Examiners and extending the termination date of the Board of Mechanical Examiners; relating to electrical and mechanical administrators; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 252 HOUSE BILL NO. 252 by REPRESENTATIVES MOSES, Davidson, Olberg, Ulmer, Hoffman, entitled: "An Act amending the Commercial Fishing Loan Act to authorize refinancing of existing loans made under that Act." 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1687 HB 252 was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 253 HOUSE BILL NO. 253 by the HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act amending the basis for determining refunds to local governments under the program of shared fisheries taxes; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 275 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 275(FIN) am, by the HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and a salmon marketing tax; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Report dated April 22 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Charles R. Griffin, CPA Jean B. Schmitt, CPA Bradley L. Shaffer, CPA 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1688 There were no stated objections from the committee members to the confirmations of any of these appointments. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against these appointments during any further considerations. Signing the report: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator Rieger, Vice Chair, Senators Sharp, Salo. SB 79 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 79 "An Act setting termination dates for various boards, commissions, councils, agencies, committees, and divisions of state government; repealing obsolete statutes relating to the State Fire Commission and the Board of Electrical Examiners; repealing obsolete statutes relating to termination of agency programs and activities; increasing to 10 years the normal maximum interval for review of boards, commissions, and other entities that are subject to sunset reviews; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 79(FIN), entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault." Signing do pass: Senator Pearce, Cochair, Senators Kelly, Rieger, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Jacko. Zero fiscal notes for the committee substitute published today from Department of Labor, Department of Administration and Department of Public Safety. Previous zero fiscal notes apply to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 79 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 195 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 195 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator Rieger. Signing no recommendation: Senator Sharp. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1689 SB 195 SENATE BILL NO. 195 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 196 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 196 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator Rieger. Signing no recommendation: Senators Sharp, Salo. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. SENATE BILL NO. 196 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 64 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 64(FIN) "An Act creating the crimes of stalking in the first and second degrees and providing penalties for their violation; providing a peace officer with the authority to arrest without a warrant a person the peace officer has reasonable cause to believe has committed stalking; relating to the release before trial of a person accused of stalking; prohibiting the suspension of imposition of sentence of a person convicted of stalking; relating to the crime of assault in the third degree; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 64(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Pearce, Cochair, Senators Kelly, Jacko, Rieger, Sharp. Zero fiscal notes for the Senate committee substitute published today from Department of Corrections, Department of Law, Department of Public Safety and Department of Administration (2). CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 64(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1690 HB 96 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 96 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board." Signing do pass: Senator Pearce, Cochair, Senators Rieger, Jacko, Sharp. Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE BILL NO. 96 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 136 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 136(FIN) "An Act relating to revocation of and limitations on a driver's license; to the offenses of driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit to a breath test; imposing a limited license fee; amending Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 32(b); and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with the Health, Education and Social Services Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1626. Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Donley, Little. Previous House fiscal notes and zero fiscal notes. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 136(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 170 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 170 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Marine Pilots." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Rieger, Salo. Signing no recommendation: Senator Sharp. Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE BILL NO. 170 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1691 HB 178 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 178 "An Act adding children under the age of 21 who are eligible for adoption assistance because of special needs to the optional Medicaid coverage list and revising the order of priority in which groups eligible for optional Medicaid coverage are eliminated; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with the Health, Education and Social Services Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1473. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Sharp, Salo. Signing do pass: Senator Rieger. Previous fiscal notes. HOUSE BILL NO. 178 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 196 The State Affairs Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 196 "An Act relating to the state employment preference for veterans and prisoners of war." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Duncan, Taylor, Miller. Previous House zero fiscal notes. SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 196 was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 206 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 206(STA) am "An Act amending provisions of the Alaska Elections Code relating to election campaigns to exempt from the election campaign reporting requirements a candidate whose campaign contributions and campaign expenditures do not exceed $1,000, and to extend the Alaska Public Offices Commission's regulation of election campaigns to elections to boards of directors of electrical cooperatives and telephone cooperatives who serve at least 10,000 customers." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Miller, Duncan. Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor. Previous House fiscal note. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1692 HB 206 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 206(STA) am was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 254 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(JUD) am(ct rule fld) "An Act relating to open meetings of governmental bodies" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Halford, Jacko. Signing do not pass - grave erosion of public's right to know about public business: Senator Little. Signing do not pass bad public policy: Senator Donley. Previous House zero fiscal note applies to the Senate committee substitute. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(JUD) am(ct rule fld) was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 268 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 268 am "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Dispensing Opticians; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Rieger, Salo. Signing no recommendation: Senator Sharp. Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE BILL NO. 268 am was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 270 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 270 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Rieger, Salo. Signing no recommendation: Senator Sharp. Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE BILL NO. 270 was referred to the Rules Committee. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1693 HB 271 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 271 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Public Accountancy; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Rieger, Salo. Signing no recommendation: Senator Sharp. Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE BILL NO. 271 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 272 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 272 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Rieger, Salo. Signing no recommendation: Senator Sharp. Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE BILL NO. 272 was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 31 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Relating to the minimum federal criteria for municipal solid waste landfills. Signing to calendar: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Rieger, Halford. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 is on today's calendar. SB 128 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 128 "An Act relating to legislative audits." Signing to calendar: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Halford, Rieger, Jacko. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. SENATE BILL NO. 128 is on today's calendar. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1694 SB 142 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 142 "An Act relating to the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Halford, Rieger. SENATE BILL NO. 142 is on today's calendar. HCR 16 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Relating to establishing the coal policy of the state. Signing to calendar: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Halford, Rieger. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 is on today's calendar. HB 99 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 99 "An Act repealing the 65-day time limit for approval or disapproval of a proposed oil discharge contingency plan by the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Halford, Rieger. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. HOUSE BILL NO. 99 is on today's calendar. The presence of Senator Frank was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 128 SENATE BILL NO. 128 "An Act relating to legislative audits" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 845. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 128(STA) was adopted. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1695 SB 128 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 128(STA) was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 128(STA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Little objected. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 128(STA) be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 128(STA) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 128(STA) failed to be advanced to third reading. SB 142 SENATE BILL NO. 142 "An Act relating to the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Community and Regional Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 847. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 142(CRA) "An Act relating to the Alaska regional economic assistance program and to regional development organizations; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 142(CRA) was read the second time. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1696 SB 142 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 142(CRA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 142(CRA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 142(CRA) "An Act relating to the Alaska regional economic assistance program and to regional development organizations; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 142(CRA) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Zharoff Nays: Kerttula, Taylor Absent: Donley and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 142(CRA) passed the Senate. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1697 SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 99 HOUSE BILL NO. 99 "An Act repealing the 65-day time limit for approval or disapproval of a proposed oil discharge contingency plan by the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that HOUSE BILL NO. 99 be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 99 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 99 "An Act repealing the 65-day time limit for approval or disapproval of a proposed oil discharge contingency plan by the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 99 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Kerttula, Pearce and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 99 passed the Senate. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 99 was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1698 SB 7 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(FIN) am "An Act relating to grants for school construction, to reimbursement of school construction debt, and to school construction bonds issued by the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority; and providing for an effective date" be placed at the bottom of today's calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 60 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 60(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for school construction projects and making an appropriation of $1,066,280 from the general fund to the Department of Education for payment as grants for additional district support for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1994; and providing for an effective date" be placed at the bottom of today's calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 31 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Relating to the minimum federal criteria for municipal solid waste landfills, was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 was read the third time. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1699 SJR 31 The question being: "Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Relating to the minimum federal criteria for municipal solid waste landfills, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 31 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Absent: Jacko and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 16 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Relating to establishing the coal policy of the state, was read the second time. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 was before the Senate on final passage. RECESS Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair at 5:00 p.m. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 12:34 p.m. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1700 AFTER RECESS The Senate reconvened at 5:32 p.m. Senator Taylor called the Senate. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of April 23 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 167 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 167(FIN) by the HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to air quality control and the prevention, abatement, and control of air pollution; relating to inspection and enforcement powers of the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 283 HOUSE BILL NO. 283 by the HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1701 HB 284 HOUSE BILL NO. 284 by the HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Report dated April 23 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Health, Education and Social Services Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governor's appointments: University of Alaska Board of Regents Mary Jane Fate R. Danforth Ogg There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individuals by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against them during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senator Sharp, Vice Chair, Senators Salo, Miller, Ellis. SB 185 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 185 "An Act relating to the limitations period for assessments for certain state taxes, and for collection, after assessment, of taxes due the state; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senators Taylor, Chair, Senators Halford, Jacko, Little. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1702 SB 185 Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Revenue. SENATE BILL NO. 185 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 113 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) "An Act regulating the solicitation of contributions by charitable organizations and paid solicitors and the solicitation of sales by telephonic means; and amending Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure 79 and 82." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Halford, Jacko. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. Previous House zero fiscal note. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 236 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 236(RLS) am "An Act relating to notices for the sale of certain real property." Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Little. Signing do pass: Senators Halford, Jacko. Previous House zero fiscal note. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 236(RLS) am was referred to the Rules Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR CONTINUED HCR 16 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 was before the Senate at this time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Relating to establishing the coal policy of the state, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1703 HCR 16 HCR 16 Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 7 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(FIN) am which had been placed at the bottom of today's calendar was read the third time. Senator Little offered the following Letter of Intent No. 2: Letter of Intent No. 2 for CSSB No. 7(Fin) am It is the intent of the Legislature that the development of standard regional guidelines for construction of schools in the state include the consideration and implementation to the extent possible of energy efficient design and construction standards. Senator Little moved and asked unanimous consent that Letter of Intent No. 2 be adopted as a Senate Letter of Intent. Without objection, the Letter of Intent was adopted. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1704 SB 7 Senator Frank moved that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(FIN) be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 7. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Frank offered Amendment No. 7 : Page 2, lines 28 - 29: Delete "four other people selected by the commissioner who have the following qualifications" Insert "seven other people selected by the commissioner as follows" Page 3, line 4: Delete "and" Page 3, lines 5 - 6: Delete "have five years of experience in school or municipal facilities management" Insert "be employed by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; (5) one person shall be a nonvoting member and shall have five years of experience in city or borough school district facilities management; (6) one person shall be a nonvoting member and shall have five years of experience in municipal facilities management; and (7) one person shall be a nonvoting member and shall have five years of experience in regional educational attendance area facilities management" Page 3, after line 21: Insert a new subsection to read: "(d) The commissioner may not select a person to serve on the bond reimbursement and grant review committee under (a)(1) - (3) of this section if that person 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1705 SB 7 has been employed, including employment by contract, by a district in connection with a grant project submitted to the department under AS14.11.011(a) and the employment occurred within the past three years." Senator Frank moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Without objection, Amendment No. 7 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Salo moved that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(FIN) am be returned to second reading for rescinding action. Senator Taylor objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be returned to second reading for rescinding action?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 7(FIN) AM Return to Second for Rescinding Action YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Halford, Jacko, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Sharp, Taylor Kelly changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Sharp changed from "Yea" to "Nay". and so, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Salo moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate rescind its previous action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 6. Senator Kerttula asked for unanimous consent. Objections were heard. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1706 SB 7 The question being: "Shall the Senate rescind its previous action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 6?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 7(FIN) AM Second Reading Rescind action in failing to adopt am 6 YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Halford, Jacko, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor and so, the Senate rescinded its action. Amendment No. 6 was before the Senate at this time. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 7(FIN) AM Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Halford, Jacko, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor and so, Amendment No. 6 was adopted. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1707 SB 7 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Frank moved that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(FIN) am be returned to second reading for rescinding action. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be returned to second reading for rescinding action?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 7(FIN) AM Return to Second for Rescinding Action YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff Kerttula changed from "Yea" to "Nay". and so, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Frank moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate rescind its previous action in adopting Amendment No. 3. The question being: "Shall the Senate rescind its previous action in adopting Amendment No. 3?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 7(FIN) AM Rescind action in adopting Amendment No. 3 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1708 SB 7 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff Kerttula changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, the Senate rescinded its action. Amendment No. 3 was before the Senate at this time. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 7(FIN) AM Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor and so, Amendment No. 3 failed to be adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Zharoff offered the following Letter of Intent No. 3: 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1709 SB 7 Letter of Intent No. 3 for CSSB No. 7(Fin) am It is the intent of the Legislature that all public schools constructed in the State of Alaska be designed and constructed with roofs that are sloped to the degree necessary to prevent the accumulation of snow. Senator Little moved and asked unanimous consent that Letter of Intent No. 3 be amended as follows: After "all" Insert "new" Without objection, Letter of Intent No. 3 was amended. Senator Zharoff moved and asked unanimous consent that Letter of Intent No. 3 as amended be adopted as a Senate Letter of Intent. Senator Leman objected. The question being: "Shall Letter of Intent No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 7(FIN) AM Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date LETTER OF INTENT NO. 3 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Jacko, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor and so, Letter of Intent No. 3 failed to be adopted. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1710 SB 7 Senator Frank moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Letter of Intent offered on page 1641. Without objection, the Senate Letter of Intent was adopted. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(FIN) am "An Act relating to grants for school construction, to reimbursement of school construction debt, and to school construction bonds issued by the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 7(FIN) AM Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Adams, Lincoln and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(FIN) am passed the Senate with two Senate Letters of Intent. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Adams gave notice of reconsideration. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1711 SB 60 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 60(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for school construction projects and making an appropriation of $1,066,280 from the general fund to the Department of Education for payment as grants for additional district support for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1994; and providing for an effective date" which had been placed at the bottom of today's calendar (page 1698) was read the third time. Senator Taylor called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 60(FIN) be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 3. Senator Taylor objected. Senator Taylor moved to amend the motion to return to second reading for a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 3, as amended. Senator Duncan rose to a point of order. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that his motion be withdrawn. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that his objection to return to second reading be withdrawn. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 60(FIN) be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 60(FIN) Return to Second for Specific Amendment 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1712 SB 60 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor and so, the bill was not returned to second reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 60(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for school construction projects and making an appropriation of $1,066,280 from the general fund to the Department of Education for payment as grants for additional district support for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1994; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 60(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Duncan, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Lincoln, Little, Salo and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 60(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Adams gave notice of reconsideration. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1713 CITATIONS Honoring - Robert L. Tucker by Representative(s) Larson Senator(s) Kerttula, Duncan, Little, Leman, Rieger Honoring - Sergeant Joe D'Amico, Trooper of the Year by Representative(s) Larson Senator(s) Kerttula, Adams, Pearce, Duncan, Little, Zharoff, Donley, Leman, Lincoln, Salo, Rieger Honoring - Dick and Pat Legg by Representative(s) Willis Senator(s) Halford, Duncan, Zharoff, Kerttula Honoring - National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, 1993 by Senator(s) Leman, Phillips, Pearce, Duncan, Little, Ellis, Zharoff, Lincoln, Kerttula, Salo In Memoriam - Lieutenant Daryl Nelson by Senator(s) Sharp, Frank, Miller, Duncan, Zharoff, Donley, Leman, Lincoln, Kerttula Representative(s) Sitton, James, Davies, Brice, Vezey, Therriault In Memoriam - Edwin Stonefelt by Representative(s) Martin Senator(s) Phillips, Pearce, Kelly, Duncan, Donley, Leman, Kerttula In Memoriam - Homer R. Beedle by Representative(s) Hudson, Ulmer Senator(s) Duncan, Little, Zharoff, Donley, Kerttula In Memoriam - Colonel William Olmstead Eareckson by Senator(s) Taylor, Jacko, Duncan, Zharoff, Donley, Leman, Kerttula 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1714 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 1 Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 1 "An Act relating to retirement incentive programs for the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, and certain persons under the judicial retirement system; and providing for an effective date" be removed from the Judiciary Committee and sent to the next committee of referral, that being the Finance Committee. Senator Taylor objected. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 1 be removed from the Judiciary Committee and referred to the Finance Committee?" The roll was taken with the following result: Remove SB 1 from Judiciary Committee to Finance Committee YEAS: 9 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Absent: Frank and so, the motion failed. SB 151 Senator Duncan requested that the reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 151 be taken up. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1715 SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 151 SENATE BILL NO. 151 was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Taylor called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 151 "An Act providing for oil and gas exploration incentive credits for certain activities on certain land in the state; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 151 Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Zharoff and so, SENATE BILL NO. 151 passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, the effective date clause was adopted. SENATE BILL NO. 151 was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1716 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 45 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(RLS)(efd fld) "An Act relating to persons under 21 years of age; relating to programs for runaway minors; providing for designation of shelters for runaway minors; relating to the detention and incarceration of minors" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 198 The reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 198 "An Act exempting certain activities of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities from the regulation provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act and allowing other procedures for those activities; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 203 President Halford added a Finance Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 203 "An Act requiring unified municipalities to provide police protection and law enforcement services; and providing for an effective date." SENATE BILL NO. 203 was referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 213 Senators Sharp, Miller, Frank, Halford, Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as a cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 213(RES)(title am) "An Act prohibiting the commissioner of natural resources from permanently classifying state land, water, or land and water so that mining, mineral entry and location, mineral prospecting, and mineral leasing are precluded or are designated an incompatible use without an act of the legislature 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1717 HB 213 if the area involved contains more than 640 contiguous acres except in certain situations; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Adams moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate April 24. Without objection, Senator Adams was excused. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT SJR 31 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Relating to the minimum federal criteria for municipal solid waste landfills, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 45 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(RLS)(efd fld) "An Act relating to persons under 21 years of age; relating to programs for runaway minors; providing for designation of shelters for runaway minors; relating to the detention and incarceration of minors" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 151 SENATE BILL NO. 151 "An Act providing for oil and gas exploration incentive credits for certain activities on certain land in the state; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1718 SB 198 SENATE BILL NO. 198 "An Act exempting certain activities of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities from the regulation provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act and allowing other procedures for those activities; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. ENROLLMENT SB 174 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(L&C) am "An Act exempting certain taxicab operators from coverage under the Alaska Wage and Hour Act, the Alaska Employment Security Act, and the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act; and providing for an effective date" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 12:52 p.m, April 23, 1993. ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 24, 1993. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1993 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1719 ANNOUNCEMENTS STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 23 FRIDAY 9:00 AM HB 180 AHFC HOUSING INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS HB 89 BOROUGH ASSEMBLY APPORTIONMENT SB 78 DEADLINES FOR FUNDING EDUCATION SB 191 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX LIMITATIONS SB 164 MUN INCORP/RECLASSIFICATION/DISSOLUTION APR 24 SATURDAY 10:00 AM ********NOTE TIME CHANGE TO 10:00 AM HB 180 AHFC HOUSING INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS HB 89 BOROUGH ASSEMBLY APPORTIONMENT SB 78 DEADLINES FOR FUNDING EDUCATION SB 191 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX LIMITATIONS SB 164 MUN INCORP/RECLASSIFICATION/DISSOLUTION ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 APR 23 FRIDAY 9:00 AM ---TIME AND AGENDA TO BE ANNOUNCED SB 79 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COUNCILS/AUTHORITIES SB 99 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION OF STATE GOVT. HB 64 ANTI-STALKING LAW HB 96 EXTEND ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 24 SATURDAY 10:00 AM SB 99 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION OF STATE GOVT. ---------------------------------------- 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1720 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 23 FRIDAY 1:30 PM ********NOTE TIME CHANGE TO 2:00 PM CONFIRMATION HEARING: ..UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA BOARD OF REGENTS MARY JANE FATE R. DANFORTH OGG ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 23 FRIDAY 1:30 PM HB 236 NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION DEFINED <TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> HB 113 CHARITABLE & TELEPHONIC SOLICITING/SALES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 185 LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR TAX ASSESSMENTS APR 24 SATURDAY 9:00 AM CONFIRMATION HEARING: ..FRANK PREWITT, COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 24 SATURDAY 5:00 PM ******NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION TELECONFERENCE SB 26 LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS TO BE IN ANCHORAGE ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 APR 27 TUESDAY 1:30 PM HJR 20 AMEND N. AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT HB 54 TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION HB 158 APPROP: CONTRACT SETTLEMENT COSTS HB 196 STATE EMPLOYMENT VETERANS PREFERENCE HB 249 ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL TRADESPERSONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1721 RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 23 FRIDAY 3:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 APR 23 FRIDAY 4:45 PM <PENDING REFERRAL> HJR 41 INDIVIDUAL FISHERY QUOTA BLOCK PROPOSALS HB 211 MUNICIPAL INVENTORY TAX EXEMPTION:EXPORTS HB 112 UNIFORM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ACT UPDATE HB 268 EXTEND BOARD OF DISPENSING OPTICIANS HB 270 EXTEND BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY HB 271 EXTEND BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY HB 272 EXTEND BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS SB 88 CAPITAL PROJECT GRANTS SB 155 USE OF RENTED PROPERTY/LAW VIOLATIONS HB 254 OPEN MEETING ACT HB 64 ANTI-STALKING LAW ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 23 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 199 ELECTIONS EMPLOYEES IN CLASSIFIED SERVICE HB 196 STATE EMPLOYMENT VETERANS PREFERENCE HB 206 ELECTIONS AND ELECTRIC COOP ELECTIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 55 SENATE FINANCE 518 APR 23 FRIDAY 3:00 PM ADMINISTRATION TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURT SYSTEM APR 24 SATURDAY 1:00 PM TO BE ANNOUNCED APR 25 SUNDAY 1:00 PM TO BE ANNOUNCED 1993-04-23 Senate Journal Page 1722 SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 23 FRIDAY 8:00 AM SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS APR 23 FRIDAY 1:00 PM SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS WILL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION OTHER COMMITTEES JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER APR 27 TUESDAY 11:00 AM SENATE AND HOUSE WILL MEET IN JOINT SESSION TO CONSIDER CONFIRMATION OF GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS